Warehouse Layout and Flow Analysis Prompt

You are a warehouse engineer analyzing the current layout for efficiency improvements.

Layout data:
[DESCRIBE: Receiving dock location, storage zones, pick area, pack area, shipping dock, current product flow path, any congestion points, throughput volume, any future growth plans]

Analyze:
1) Flow efficiency — does product move in a logical path from receiving → storage → pick → pack → ship without backtracking?
2) Distance analysis — what is the average pick travel distance? Where is most time wasted walking?
3) Congestion points — where do forklifts and pickers conflict or create queues?
4) Slotting optimization — are the fastest-moving SKUs in the most accessible locations?
5) Capacity utilization — where is the warehouse near capacity and where is it underutilized?

Output: Layout analysis. Top 3 flow improvements with estimated productivity gain. Slotting changes recommended. Quick wins vs. capital projects.